Cookeville, Tennessee

About Roy

Mr. Garton is an accomplished actor, director, producer and owns his own digital media business. Roy started out at a very early age getting the acting bug. He did his first acting gig at 11 years of age as a key atmosphere core actor in the ABC Television series, The Monroes. The series was shot in Grand Teton National Park, Roy's home town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Since a lot of films and television series of the 60's 70's and early 80's shot in and around Jackson Hole, local talent many times had a "in" with casting and for Roy, those connections paid off as he landed better roles, more camera time and finally speaking parts earning his SAG-AFTRA eligibility. Roy has had the pleasure of working with Heston, Eastwood, Duvall,Stallone, Chamberlain and many others

Roy put acting aside for awhile and returned to his love and passion of television broadcasting. As a video journalist he has had the distinction of having his work on CNN, The Weather Channel, ABC and CBS News. Roy has met 4 Presidents, covered a unusual State Dept. visit in a National Park and hurricanes in Florida. His experiences led him to starting his own production and digital media business, FDMC Digital Media.

Roy returned to acting in the early 2000's doing indie films, two television series, Burn Notice and Airplane Repo, plus local, regional and national commercials. Roy wound down his acting career this past year slowing down a bit and doing more directing and producing of indie films. His recent award winning project, The Wrong Lane has done well at film festivals. His most current project, Crime Sqad, The Movie has just gone into post and will be released later this Fall. It is also a indie saluting the comedy of Leslie Nielsen.

Credits

Tattletale Corpse(2016)Video
(Drama)
ActorA secret serum will bring dead bodies back to life for three minutes.

The Wrong Lane(2016)Film
(Short and Drama)
ActorTwo married couples and a young lady are out for an evening. None of them know the other. Each approaches a stoplight that sends them into a bizarre and dark alleyway. A strange yet very powerful person awaits all of them to lead them on a journey into their past. What is the connection and why were these particular people brought together? Can going down the wrong lane make things right? Written by Roy Lewis Garton

The Anniversary(2015)Film
(Short and Comedy)
ActorHelen Sinclair is having an affair with her husband David's best friend Jack Talon. Jack is always trying to convince Helen to do away with David. One evening, in a fit of rage, Helen bashes David's brains in with a frying pan! What does she do next? Why, she calls Jack of course to help her dispose of the body! Along the way they encounter a nosy neighbor, the local sheriff and a trip to a creepy wooded area. Oh yeah, and David's ghost won't rest until he gets revenge! Written by Anonymous

Airplane Repo(2015)Television
(Reality-TV)
ActorMeet three adrenaline-seeking repo men chase multi-million dollar jets across America looking for a big payoff. Relying upon wits, skill and sheer cojones, to stay one step ahead of the law and airplanes with issues, it's high risk for high reward for these super repo men. Written by Discovery

Me-Steve(2015)TV Movie
(Comedy)
ActorMe-Steve is a show about a father who is raising his daughters who has recently married a beautiful Hispanic woman who has been raising a son on her own . Watch as they blend their lives together in their new home with two families and their friends. Join us in our pilot episode as they make you laugh as they touch upon different family values, the clashing of cultures and the changing of the times while always reminding us that love "usually" conquers all. Written by Steven Michael Hall

Green from the Grave(2014)Film
(Short, Action and Horror)
ActorA lab scientist accidentally leaves a very toxic solution at the security checkpoint in his area and a innocent security guard comes in contact with the solution. All hell breaks loose as Frank, the guard, begins a new journey from death to reanimation and the crave to feed his new habit. John a co-worker knows of the classified experiment his company was working on for the government and he is torn between his conscious and his sworn secrecy to divulge information to the local authorities who are on site to investigate the disappearance of Frank from a secured work room. As John and the Sheriff agree to work together, John also faces the questions from his wife as to the nature of his work and the strain it is causing. Meanwhile more people continue to die and more people become the walking dead. John knows what they need and where they will return to get it. The final showdown begins. But will it end there? Written by Roy Lewis Garton

The Awakening Tales(2014)Television
(Thriller)
ActorThe Awakening Tales is a prequel to the feature film "The Awakening". Watch various story of betrayal, bullying, abuse, jealousy and heartache as many character from The Awakening stories are told. And witness the event that made William the person he is today. Written by Ronny Vega

Nova Road(2014)Film
(Short and Thriller)
ActorThis rural country road is know for more tragedies due to drag racing then anywhere else in the country. Local urban legends tell us its something else. What really happens on Nova Road? Based on a true story.

Who Are You?(2013)Film
(Short, Drama and Family)
ActorWho Are You? is a morality tale about three drivers that encounter a turtle as it attempts to cross the road. Each interact with the turtle in their own way...and it asks the question which of these three drivers do you most identify with: Who Are You? Written by Anonymous

Our Town(2013)Film
(Short, Adventure, Family and Mystery)
ActorA group of kids witness a murder and set out to report the crime.

Burn Notice(2013)Television
(Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery and 1 More)
ActorMichael Westen, a seasoned U.S. spy, is suddenly "burned", i.e. discredited, without any form of procedure. He survives by doing impossible jobs for desperate people in Miami, where his mother lives. Michael is usually aided by his ex-girlfriend Fiona and trusted former FBI informer Sam. Written by KGF Vissers

Final Moments(2013)Film
(Short, Drama and Thriller)
ActorAt his final moments, Barry relives a tragic meeting with his affair fallow by a recollection of the most meaningful memories that affected him during his life time.

Vaudeville Comedy, Then and Now(2012)Film
(Comedy)
ActorThe comedy skits were written by the men and women of vaudeville. Some of the dialogue has been slightly updated for today's audience, but most of the material is being presented as it was originally performed by vaudeville comics over a century ago. Written by Charles McDonald

A River Runs Through It(1992)Film
(Drama)
Miscellaneous CrewThe Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess both where they've been and where they're going. Written by Jwelch5742

Dream West(1986)Television
(Biography, Drama and Western)
ActorJohn Charles Fremont, the American adventurer, the free-spirited women who impelled him to dare undreamed-of-feats, and the young nation they helped to shape. The story begins in 1839 when Fremont is chosen to lead the trek into the Oregon Territory with the help of Kit Carson which gets under way in 1843. Fremont's adventures include expeditions into California, a court-martial, acquisition and loss of great wealth, excursions into politics, involvement in the civil war, and eventual realization of the dream to move America westward. Written by Anonymous

Rocky IV(1985)Film
(Drama and Sport)
ActorEver since his match with Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa has a peaceful life. And now he and former champion, Apollo Creed, enjoy good times and are now the best of friends. But Rocky's peaceful life as a boxer gets paused after a match Apollo went into. Unfortunately, Creed fought Ivan drago, a 6'5" Russian who has never lost a match, and sadly, brutally murders Apollo in the ring. A funeral is held and times start going downhill fast. Now, in order to restore honor, Rocky challenges Drago to a match and must beat him for sweet, bitter vengeance.

The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper(1981)Film
(Adventure, Crime and Thriller)
ActorA speculation on the fate of the famous hijacker who parachuted with his ransom and disappeared in the mountains, has Cooper following a meticulous plan to disappear into anonymity despite the best efforts of a dogged cop. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>

Any Which Way You Can(1980)Film
(Action and Comedy)
ActorPhilo takes part in a bare knuckle fight - as he does - to make some more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire from fighting, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he is pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'. Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>

The Mountain Men(1980)Film
(Adventure and Western)
ActorA pair of grizzled frontiersmen fight Indians, guzzle liquor, and steal squaws in their search for a legendary valley 'so full of beaver that they jump right into your traps' in this fanciful adventure.

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story(1971)TV Movie
(Drama)
ActorThe Walton family is preparing for Christmas in the early 1930s. It's Christmas eve and they are waiting for father Walton to come home from his job in the city some 50 miles away. Since he is late, everyone is worried and over the radio the mother and grandparents hear about an overturned bus and hurt travelers but keep this news from the rest of the family. The story is really a coming of age story about the oldest son JohnBoy who must cut down the tree with his grandfather since his father isn't home and is eventually told about his missing father and sets out to find him. An all round heartwarming story, especially if you are a fan of The Waltons. A simple story about a simple family in simple times. Great family entertainment! Written by Norm

Then Came Bronson(1969)Television
(Adventure and Drama)
ActorA disillusioned reporter, James "Jim" Bronson, quits his job and starts wandering the road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a form of soul-searching. He meets various characters. Some he helps, others he educates.

The Monroes(1966)Television
(Western)
ActorFive orphans try to survive as a family on the frontier.